Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney function is essential for dealing with waste material in blood from digested food and working body. Increased blood urea can give nausea, vomiting, poor appetite and weight loss.
Dietary modifications:
Low Sodium:
- Choose and prepare foods with less salt (sodium).
- When you prepare your own food, you control what goes into it. Buy fresh food often as sodium is added to many packaged foods.
- Use spices, herbs, and sodium-free seasonings in place of salt.
- Look for food labels for salt, such as- salt free; or low, reduced, or no salt or sodium; or unsalted or lightly salted.
Eat the right amount and the right types of protein
- Eating more protein than you need may make your kidneys work harder, on the other hand eating a low protein diet can lead to malnutrition.
- Protein is found in foods from plants and animals. Talk to your dietitian about how to choose the right amount of protein foods for you.
- Sufficient calorie and protein is important to avoid protein malnutrition and weight loss.
phosphorus and potassium:
- You may need to eat foods low in potassium or both potassium and phosphorus.
- High potassium in blood can cause serious heart problems. Talk to your dietitian about a low potassium food list and portions allowed.
- Your doctor may advise you of a phosphate binder (medicine) with meals to lower the amount of phosphorus in your blood.
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RD Smita Nanda
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